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Alumni Updates
ALUMNI PROFILE
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE, THE MORE THEY STAY THE SAME … AND THAT’S A GOOD THING AT MCC
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When I look back at my years at MCC, I have warm memories of teachers, friends, and activities: Stingers, Student Council, Homecomings, Proms and then Graduation, in 1997. Although four years flew by, the memories remain ... so etched in my mind and more importantly, in my heart. Mass, Pep Rallies, Spirit Week, Friday Night Lights, Basketball Games and attending Swim Meets were all part of my experience at MCC, but it is the little things that stand out the most when I reflect as an alumna and parent of two legacies, Hunter Davidson (2021) and Emma Davidson (2024). Of course, there were other outstanding teachers at MCC when I attended for whom I am grateful, but the ones who remain are reminders of the traditions and the feeling of “being home” that I experienced when I enrolled my children at MCC. Walking on campus, today, is both nostalgic and exhilarating. The things that have changed show growth and improvement and the things that remain unchanged are MCC’s spirit and genuine caring environment. Gone is the un-air-conditioned, “breezeway” where we had our lunch. Gone is the small computer room where we had dial up for the World Wide Web and were taught keyboarding. Gone are the days when our cellphones, if we had them, were simply phones and the smartest device we possessed was our beloved TI-81 calculator. New is the DREAM Lab, Sullivan Campus Ministry Center, new track and field and blessedly, new bleachers. These improvements in technology and facilities make the school even more competitive and allow students to realize their full potential in today’s technological world. MCC has as part of its mission statement the following: “Embracing the core values of faith, moral integrity, academic excellence, mutual respect, self-discipline and a commitment to service in order to achieve personal goals now and in the future …encourage leadership, active learning, critical thinking, and technological skills so that students can realize their full potential.” Certainly, over the last 20 years, some of the facilities have improved at MCC, and my children benefit from the improvement, but the core mission of preparing students to realize their potential and become caring leaders in a complex world remains
steadfast. After my graduation, I attended Rollins College and became an elementary school teacher. My son, Hunter, graduated from MCC in 2021 and attends Flagler College and is on their basketball team. Coach Roberts couldn’t be more excited. My daughter, Emma, is a sophomore and is on the cheerleading team, and a Gold and Green Ambassador. As a parent, I could not be happier than to see my children TAM DAVIDSON happy, learning, thriving and
CLASS OF ‘97 feeling whole. MCC is not just a school, it is a community to which every student, parent, faculty member and staff belongs. It was and is a faith-based family. The inner peace that one experiences at MCC is an intrinsic part of its core value system. I see that peace on my children’s faces each day, and although I might not have realized it when I attended, I know that MCC’s goals are successful. I also know that the real legacy is the unwavering mission of MCC.
They might have seemed like small things at the time, but …
The teachers always made extra time for questions and extra help: they still do.
Each and every student was important to Mr. Herrington, and he made sure everyone was not only successful but also was thriving: he still does.
Mr. Dooley was a great coach: he remains a constant, through his example.
Mrs. Zinone had the ability to reach all of her students: she continues to do so, today.
Mrs. Herschbach taught English with a passion for perfection: she continues to inspire.
Mr. Kelly taught us that history repeats itself: his dedication is proof of his theory.
ALUMNI PROFILE
Courtney Sidereal (Evans) would not be where she is today without Melbourne Central Catholic High School and the incredible community there. After MCC, Courtney continued on to study at Cornell University and Harvard University and enjoyed a successful career at Columbia University and PricewaterhouseCoopers. MCC made it all possible. “My years at MCC set me on such a positive trajectory,” she says. Academically, Courtney always enjoyed school but was challenged to reach new heights at MCC. Courtney’s teachers instilled in her a love of learning and pushed her not just to memorize information to pass a test, but to comprehend the material thoroughly and develop an intellectual curiosity. “I’ll never forget the moment I got the grade back for my first essay in Mrs. Herschbach’s AP English Language class. Suffice it to say, I did not get the grade I was expecting! I went to talk to Mrs. Herschbach about the grade, hoping it was some sort of mistake. However, instead of correcting it, Mrs. Herschbach challenged me to be better. We spent the better part of an hour discussing my essay and how to improve the next one. My essay was wellwritten, but my analysis hadn’t been deep enough, and while it might have gotten me an A in the past, it was not worthy of an A in her class. After that, I worked harder than I had ever before in an English class and proudly earned an A at the end of the semester.” Having teachers like Mrs. Herschbach who cared about her, saw her potential, and took the time to work with her not only made her better, but inspired her to help others in the same way, as she does now through her SAT/ACT tutoring business. Courtney was also given the opportunity to develop leadership skills at MCC, where she served as President of the National Honor Society. Through her role in NHS, Courtney developed a love of public speaking that stayed with her through college and beyond. These public speaking skills would serve Courtney well in her career as an admissions counselor at Columbia University and later in her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. “I credit so much of my love of public speaking to MCC,” she says, “the experience I got to hone this skillset set me up for success when I found myself addressing large groups of people during college fairs and while on stage at corporate events.” Courtney’s experience at MCC would be incomplete without mentioning basketball. “I remember going to MCC women’s basketball games in middle school, watching players like Jen Musgrove and Leigh Pauley dominate the court, and thinking I wanted to be like them one day. At the beginning of my freshman year, I couldn’t wait for tryouts and was thrilled when I made the team.” Courtney has such fond memories of early morning practices, summer open gyms, and game days. Coach Candee Terry and all the assistant coaches helped Courtney grow, not just as a player, but as a person with a deep appreciation for teamwork. After MCC, Courtney would go on to study English (thank you, Mrs. Herschbach!) at Cornell University (‘11) where she was selected to be a Meinig Family Cornell National Scholar. After graduating cum laude, Courtney took a gap year to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada. “I’ve always loved cooking, and I knew I would never regret the experience of studying the culinary arts in a more formal setting. During my time at Le Cordon Bleu, I met students and chefs from many different countries, and in addition to developing culinary skills, I gained a wider appreciation for
the diversity and richness of the word.” After Le Cordon Bleu, Courtney attended Harvard University (‘13), where she earned a Master’s in Education. Upon graduation, Courtney began working as an admissions counselor for Columbia University. “I had been so fortunate to have incredible guidance counselors at MCC who supported my college admissions process, and during my time in admissions, I gained new appreciation for the guidance I received at MCC.” COURTNEY EVANS SIDEREAL Courtney continued her career outside CLASS OF ‘07 of academia at several corporations in Manhattan, culminating at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she served as a manager in Communications. In this role, Courtney oversaw Communications operations, supported the merging of two internal departments, and built an onboarding and continuing education program for her team. Now, Courtney lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and one-year-old son. She has founded her own college application prep and SAT/ ACT tutoring business, where she counsels and teaches students (many from MCC!) to help them achieve their goals (www. courtneyevanstutoring.com). “Working with students is my passion, and it means so much to me to be supporting students from my own high school. MCC gave me so much as a student, and it is an honor using my knowledge and experience to give back to this incredible community.”
WELCOME HOME, ALUMNI!
On Friday, October 8, MCC fans—students, alumni, faculty, families, and friends—gathered for a long-awaited Homecoming, the first athletic and social event of its kind on campus since September 2019.
Storms may have delayed the start of the evening festivities but it couldn’t put a damper on the excitement for the football game and introduction of the Homecoming Court. Special thanks to 1997 Homecoming Queen Tam Shaw Davidson for doing the honors of crowning our King Aidan O’Neill and Queen Christina Cabrera.
Thank you to all who joined us for this celebration of our Hustler pride!
‘71 REUNION
- MARIANNE HAMELIN ‘71
Pictured from left to right: Tracie Babington Fulford ’96, Esther Fulford, Emilie Lestrange ’21 and Roxanne Mintern Lestrange ’93 during UF Family Weekend
ONCE A HUSTLER, ALWAYS A HUSTLER
By Roxanne Lestrange ‘93
Have you ever had an experience where you randomly connected with another MCC graduate? Maybe it was during a job interview, or in the grocery store. Maybe you were classmates, maybe you recognize one another, or maybe MCC comes up and you make a connection. These connections quickly remind us that “Once a Hustler, Always a Hustler.” This is my story about how two MCC graduates, one living in Melbourne and the other in Monticello, Florida, randomly connected in Gainesville.
The University of Florida accepted my daughter and MCC class of 2021 graduate as part of their Summer B program. It was an exciting time as I prepared to send her off to college and had the security of knowing she would be rooming with a soccer teammate from her many years of club soccer. The fall was not as certain as my daughter decided to go with a random roommate to broaden her horizons and fully embrace the college experience.
Enter Facebook. Upon completing summer term, my daughter had the opportunity to move her belongings into her dorm for the fall semester. The parent Facebook group was blowing up with questions about specific dorms and floor layouts, the amount of space etc. One post referenced the dorm my daughter was moving into for fall. I quickly responded, sharing what we had experienced during our drop off between semesters. As often happens, one parent and I began to dialog and then I randomly received a message from another parent. She messaged me privately to say she wasn’t sure I would remember her but she was an MCC graduate, Class of 1996 and had been a Stinger for one year. She also shared her maiden name. I am a 1993 graduate and quickly remembered who she was from the summers I spent helping at Stinger Camp after graduation. We immediately began talking about our daughters, what they were studying, where they went to high school and where they were living. Turns out our daughters were living on the same floor two doors down from one another. We both encouraged our daughters to reach out to each other via social media…. but let’s be honest, who wants to listen to their mom when it comes to making friends?
Move in day arrived and I made a point to introduce myself and my daughter to her daughter and family. Our daughters quickly formed a friendship and have now become inseparable. Tracie and I are proud Hustlers, proud Gators and proud Gator parents.
The bonds created from a shared experience at MCC have created a brand new friendship between old Hustlers and a new friendship for two college students. Once a Hustler, Always a Hustler!
APRIL 6, 1973…FOREVER
BY LARRY ’73 AND MARY PAT EASON ’74 LASKOWSKI
The date was March 7, 1955, when Len and Helen McCabe Laskowski welcomed their third of 10 children into this world. One year and eight days later, Tim and Mary Campo Eason welcomed their third of four children. The locations were 1,200 miles apart, but 15 years later, MCC would be the meeting place of Mary Pat Eason and Larry Laskowski. The year age difference was initially significant as Larry had been at MCC for a year before Mary Pat arrived in the fall of 1970. The actual moment when the “spark was lit” is a bit uncertain. Their best remembrance is the Valentine’s Dance in 1971. High school commitments to academics, athletics, activities, clubs, and jobs kept them both extremely busy. As a result, steady dating took a back seat until Prom 1972. After the prom, dating became more frequent. It would be safe to say the two became “an item” during Larry’s senior and Mary Pat’s junior year.
The 1972-73 school year was loaded with excitement. The football team had a 6-4 record, the basketball team won the state championship, and the baseball team went to the regional championship! Larry was on the football and baseball teams and Mary Pat was a cheerleader for football and basketball. Mary Pat was cheerleading captain her senior year which saw another winning football and baseball season as well as the basketball team returning to the state championship in Jacksonville finishing as state runners-up! Mary Pat was also honored to be chosen as Homecoming Queen with Larry as her proud escort.
The strong academic, spiritual, and social experiences of four years at MCC prepared them for the rigors of college. Larry assisted with MCC JV football, then Varsity assistant under Coach Frank Guertin when the team went undefeated and won the school’s first district championship. Most definitely a vision of things to come!
They both attended Brevard Community College for two years, then transferred to Florida State University. This was a time of transitions in their relationship, but neither “took their eyes off the ball” for very long! Larry earned his degree in PE in 1978. Mary Pat remained in Tallahassee another year to work in her brother’s booming bicycle business, then transferred to the University of Central Florida to finish her degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education and plan their wedding. After a successful internship at Satellite High School, under previous MCC Coach Frank Guertin, Larry began his career at Satellite in the fall of 1978. As “fate” and a true God intervention would have it, the head football and athletic director jobs became available at MCC in the winter of 1979. At age 24 and with very little experience, Larry interviewed and was offered the job. This would turn out to be the second life-changing experience at MCC.
Mary Pat and Larry were married at Holy Name of Jesus on June 21, 1980. Their wedding was concelebrated by twins Frs. Peter and Paul Henry (who was MCC Principal) and Fr. John O’Hare, an Eason family friend, in a large, traditional Catholic wedding attended by their families and many friends.
Mary Pat began her teaching career at Holy Name of Jesus, her alma mater, coached the cheerleaders at MCC, taught CCD, and assisted Larry with his many AD duties. Again, the strong Catholic influence was directing their lives and careers. Larry was able to hire a staff that included MCC alumni friends/ fellow teammates Gerry Thistle and Mike Wasiewicz and a great friend from FSU Bob Wanagill. These valuable friendships continue today as with many of their former classmates.
After a career that spanned 40 years, they agree the span from 1979-1983 was the best! The highlights of those years include their marriage, births
APRIL 6, 1973…FOREVER
of two of four children: Chris born September 12, 1981, just hours before the first game of season 3 and Cara born May 23, 1983, during spring football season, and working with a wonderful, inspirational Principal Fr. Michael Woodcock. He not only baptized three of their four children but was also Cara’s godfather. Fr. Woodcock is missed dearly. After three “losing” (by record only) seasons, our football team won the district in 1982 with a winning record!
The summer of 1983 brought a significant life change as they began the journey with the public school system. They moved to Stuart and Port St. Lucie where Larry taught PE and was an assistant football coach at Southfork High School. Mary Pat cared for the children, taught CCD, and worked part-time before accepting a full-time teaching position at Palm City Elementary. She then helped open and teach at a new preschool. Their third child, Carly, was born June 7, 1986. Four days later Larry moved to Pensacola to begin a new experience teaching PE and as an assistant varsity football coach at Pensacola High School. Mary Pat and the children followed in August, and she taught kindergarten for one year then helped open the new state pre-k program for two years. They truly loved the years in Pensacola, but the spring of 1989 brought them back to Melbourne. Larry taught and coached at Eau Gallie High School from 1989-1993 then Rockledge High School until his retirement in 2015. Mary Pat taught pre-k at Riviera Elementary from 1989-1996 then pre-k, kindergarten, TK-1 at University Park Elementary until her retirement in 2020. The highlights of those years include the birth of Michael on April 29, 1996, back-to-back state championships at Rockledge, experiencing the success of their children in academics, athletics, and now their careers. Presently they enjoy participating in the lives of their two beautiful granddaughters, Catalina and Cara. They have also “caught the travel bug” and love experiencing our USA and other countries and their cultures.
Over the years, they both stayed involved with MCC. Mary Pat chaired the Phonathon in the early ‘90s and became a member of the alumni board. Larry assisted with varsity football in 2016-17 as well as strength and conditioning coaching until the pandemic occurred. Two of their children experienced MCC as Cara taught/coached for two years, and Michael assisted with JV football in 2016. Larry was also recently honored as an inductee in the MCC Athletic Hall of Fame. He will now chair the newly formed advisory council. Volunteering will always be a part of their lives at the school they love so dearly!
CLASS NOTES
1960s
MADELAINE COPE ’66
Currently lives in Merritt Island with her husband Roger and two pups, Finnigan and Frasier. Works remotely as a registered nurse writing clinical appeals for United Health Care.
NED SAUTHOFF PHD ’66
Former Director of the US ITER Project (usiter. org), aimed at demonstrating the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power.
1970s
PEGGY HARROLD ’70
Retired as a registered nurse from Raleigh Capitol Ear Nose and Throat and moved to Melbourne in June 2018. Her husband Rick retired from IBM. They are thoroughly enjoying retirement.
TONY MARCHESSEAULT ’70
Currently resides outside Orlando.
TRUDY REID ’70
Living the life outside Yosemite National Park, hiking, water skiing, golfing, fishing, snow skiing, traveling, and still going to Mass every week and more.
CHARLES TEJEDA ’70
Disabled Air Force Veteran. Married to Norma for 41 years with a daughter and three grandsons. Retired from the Department of Defense.
JOHN BARKER ’71
With the rank of Sergeant retired from the Florida National Guard, Eastern Florida State College, and the City of Titusville.
WAYNE TYSON ’72
Married to Kathryn for 35 years. Enjoys retirement and his first grandchild.
THAD ALTMAN ‘73
Children’s Home Society of Florida named Representative Thad Altman 2021 Representative of the Year for his commitment to strengthen the child welfare system and improve lifetime outcomes for children.
CHUCK YATES ’78
Founded SeaDek in 2004 and sold the company in 2021. Married to Sue for 32 years with three children. He looks forward to retirement.
1980s
JULIE ALLEN ‘80
Recently relocated to Melbourne from Boise, Idaho, after enjoying a prosperous career in health care. Currently is vice president of business operations for FirstWave Financial, a wealth management organization.
OLGA VISO ’83
Relocated this year to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she serves as Senior Advisor on Global Arts Partnerships for the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.
VISHTASB BROUMAND DMD, MD ’86
Graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry 1997; University of Miami School of Medicine 2000. He then completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery followed by a Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Miami in 2005. Currently resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he works at Desert Ridge Oral Surgery Institute.
TAMMY JO COLOMBE JONES ’88
Married for 28 years, served honorably in the U.S. Navy and is proud that her son has chosen to follow in her footsteps. Spent time in San Diego and Alabama before moving back to Melbourne in 2004. She works for a dental software company in Celebration and moved to Orlando in 2017. Returned to her Hustler roots as the Stinger coach this year.
1990s
BRANDY BEAN ’95
Development Director for the nonprofit organization Neighbor Up Brevard.
ROBERT BECKNER ’95
Partner for over 20 years with local commercial real estate firm Lightle Beckner Robison Inc.
CLASS NOTES
WILL LINK ‘97
Accepted the gavel as the 100th Chairman of the Board for the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce in April. The day was made sweeter by the attendance of his father, Bill Link P’97, ‘99.
SARA BALL ’98
Traveled with The Haiti Mission Foundation in April 2021. The group treated over 2500 patients, including over 1400 children. Sara traveled with doctors, nurses, a chemist, and family nurse practitioner. She took vital signs for patients.
LEANE DAVIS ‘99
Currently works check in for the Covid vaccines at Omni Healthcare in Melbourne.
JULIA NOLL EVERHART ‘99
Graduated with a Master’s in Elementary Education and a minor in literature from the University of Florida in 2004. Seventeen years of teaching experience and being a lead mentor and intern supervisor in Brevard County for future teachers. Recently married Justin Everhart, who is a wonderful stepfather to her son, Tanner Garza, a current MCC freshman.
2000s
MIKE JAFFE ‘02
Director of business development for Hedrick Brothers Construction Inc. which recently expanded operations to the Space Coast.
DR. ANGELA MCNEIGHT ‘04
Named President of Brevard County Dental Society.
LUKE CREMERIUS ‘07
He and his wife Erin are expecting their third child in April 2022.
LYNISHA NELSON ‘07
After graduating from Florida Tech, served in the U.S. Army for three years and is currently in the Army National Guard with the rank of Sergeant. Lynisha was recently inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021 for her record setting performance on the basketball court while at MCC and Florida Tech.
BRIAN VANDENBOSCH ‘07 AND MEAGHAN SHINN VANDENBOSCH ‘07
Married at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in July 2014. They welcomed their daughter Madeleine in November 2018. After living in Boston for seven years where Brian graduated from law school and passed the Massachusetts bar, they moved back to Melbourne in summer 2019. Currently, Meaghan is the Resource Teacher and Student Services Coordinator at St. Joseph Catholic School. Brian is the Branch Manager at Majesty Title Services and will graduate with his MBA from the University of Florida in April 2022.
DANIELLE KWOKA ’09
Returned to Melbourne when Covid hit and started training for stunts. In January 2021, she was accepted as a stunt performer for The Jason Bourne Stuntacular at Universal in Orlando. She started pushing for film and has worked on Telemundo as background, nondescript stunts as well as doubled two of the actresses. Recently doubled Kate Walsh on an upcoming pilot season of “Sprung.” Even though she switched tracks, Danielle also took a job as a tour dancer for Pepe Aguilar.
CASEY RUNTE ‘09
Orthopaedic Physician Assistant at local 3D Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, owned by Dr. David Dominguez ’96.
2010s
NICHOLAS KIRKMAN ‘11
Current CPA and engaged to Grace Barton. The couple is planning a December 2022 wedding in Destin, Florida.
CLAYTON SLENTZ ‘11
Recently engaged to Mikayla Hutton. They are planning their wedding for June 25, 2022, in Williamsburg, Virginia.
MINGHE (SCOFIELD) LI ‘12
Married Ayaka Morita in Kamakura, Japan in June 2018. His host family, the Laird’s attended the special occasion. Their son, Kai, was born October 8, 2020. Scofield works in Human Resources.
CLASS NOTES
MICHELLE MCNEIGHT ’12
Named the Associate Athletic Director, Business and Senior Woman Administrator at the University of North Georgia (UNG) in Dahlonega in June 2021. Prior to her role at UNG, she was an Assistant Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Belmont Abbey College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
JOSHUA GOINS ’13
Senior Project Manager at CCDI, a construction banking firm.
STEPHANIE CREMERIUS GOINS ‘13
Recently promoted at Health First Hospice to Community Access Coordinator. Stephanie has worked at Health First since graduation from the University of Tampa.
KAYLA KELLY ’13
Graduated in 2017 from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. From 2018-2019, worked in the Florida Department of Children and Family as a Child Protective Investigator. Currently a Correctional Probation Officer with the Florida Department of Corrections.
RAY WATKINS ‘13
Graduated from Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Master of Science in Strategic Leadership from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Currently the Assistant Defensive Backs coach for West Virginia University Football and pursuing another master’s degree in Sports Management.
ALYSSA PALSIS ‘14
Engaged to Jacob in Miami on August 17, 2021. The couple is planning a 2023 wedding.
RYAN ZINONE ‘14 & ANNE LAIRD ‘16
Participated in summer training for future Army doctors at Camp Bullis in Texas. They learned core Army officer competencies as well as the role and functions of Army medicine on the battlefield. They had hands-on weapons training and spent a week out in the field doing drills and exercises. They are both second lieutenants and will be commissioned captains upon graduation from medical school. MELBOURNE CENTRAL CATHOLIC | 22
PAUL JAIME ‘17
Finishing his final year at Florida Tech studying Interdisciplinary Science with an emphasis in Mathematics. Plans to pursue a career as a high school math teacher. Returned this year to MCC to coach the Cross Country team.
KILIAN KELLY ‘15
Graduated summa cum laude in 2019 from the University of South Florida with dual bachelor’s degrees in Biochemistry and Anthropology. They went on to graduate from Purdue University in 2021 with dual master’s degrees – Master of Science in Applied Anthropology and Master of Public Health in Community and Family Health. They currently reside in Indianapolis, Indiana, and work as a Medical Case Manager at The Damien Center, a nonprofit that focuses on HIV prevention, treatment, and wellness.
KEEGAN STINNETT ’16
Received a full ride to University of Florida Law and was elected to the Federalist Society. He is also a member of the John Marshall Bar Association.
2020s
EMILIO QUIROZ ‘20
Currently in his second year at the Air Force Academy, a 3°. He is on the Commandant’s List for military performance and the Athletic List. Member of the AFA Falcons Cheer squad, Cadet Catholic Choir, Superintendent of the Falcon’s Nest rallying AFA athletic teams, as well as a First Responder providing medical support during parades and cadet events. This past summer he earned the USAF Parachutist’s Badge.
JOSEPH STOKES ‘21
Accepted into the Sorin Fellowship Program at the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame. As a Sorin Fellow, Joseph will have a variety of research and study grants available to him, as well as mentorships, internships, forums, and other programs at his disposal.
AARON TURNER ‘21
Participated in a walk-on tryout and was selected as a member of the golf team at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is one of the starting five players.
CLASS NOTES
Weddings
GRASON GUAN ‘13
Married Geneva Diepenheim on June 19, 2021, in Bend, Oregon. Josh Goins ‘13 was the best man. Grason is pursuing a master’s degree in Physics at University of Oregon and Geneva is a chemical engineer.
KATHERINE STINNETT ‘10
Married on April 29, 2021, (after two COVID delays) at South Eden Plantation in Thomasville, Georgia. Her husband Adam Bates is a Regional Manager for Metro PCS and Katherine just started a new job as an ICU nurse at Bayonet Trauma. They live in Spring Hill, Florida, with their “dog daughter” Morgan. Katherine is pursuing her nurse practitioner degree.
JENNY LEGGETT ’11 Married Ryan Smith on June 24, 2021, at Club Continental in Jacksonville, Florida.
Future Hustlers
Corey Runte ’09 and wife Krista welcomed twins Cade MacKay and Noah Riley on August 22, 2021.
SHAYE HALL ELMER ’16
Married Steven Elmer on April 25, 2021, at The Grand Manor in Melbourne.
Scott Steele ‘10 and Breanna Palsis Steele ’10 welcomed Theo Scott born October 10, 2021.
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